They're
among 24 people who charged as part of a federal crime ring involving identity
theft from medical records and a conspiracy to defraud the IRS.

The
defendants illegally obtained personal information such as names, dates of
birth and Social Security numbers that were then used to file fraudulent tax
returns to get refund checks, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the
Southern District of Georgia.

On Sept. 19, 2012, agents searched several homes in and around
Statesboro and seized computers and other records and arrested suspects
weeks later. Those arrests are linked to the case a year
ago.

Those
not yet sentenced face up to 20 years in prison on charges of wire fraud
conspiracy and wire fraud, 10 years in prison on charges of access device fraud
and misuse of medical records, five years in prison on charges of conspiracy to
commit theft of public funds, and a 2-year mandatory, consecutive prison
sentence for aggravated identity theft. Each of these charges carries a
fine of up to $250,000.

"These
cases demonstrate the continuing commitment of the United States Attorney's
Office to protecting the privacy of medical records and the hard-earned money
of honest taxpayers. This investigation is ongoing. Our law
enforcement partners will continue to track down these identity thieves and
bring them to justice," said U.S. Attorney Edward J. Tarver in a
statement.

Sirbrina
Bangs, 26, of Statesboro, was charged in September and pleaded guilty on Dec.
5, 2013 to conspiracy to commit theft of public funds. Her sentencing
hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Danielle
Clark, 26, of Statesboro, was charged in September and pleaded guilty on Dec. 5
to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Her sentencing
hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Cierra
Johnson, 22, of Statesboro, was charged in September and pleaded guilty on Dec.
4 to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Her sentencing
hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Aleceia
Lovett, 29, of Statesboro, was charged in September and pleaded guilty on Dec. 4
to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Her sentencing
hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Kandice
White, 25, of Sylvania, was charged in September and pleaded guilty on Dec. 4
to conspiracy to commit theft of public funds and aggravated identity
theft. Her sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Dequillia
Hill, 43, of Sylvania, was charged in September and pleaded guilty on Nov. 19
to conspiracy to commit theft of public funds and aggravated identity
theft. Her sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Richard
Parker, 60, of Sylvania, was charged in September and pleaded guilty on Nov. 19
to conspiracy to commit theft of public funds. His sentencing hearing has
not yet been scheduled.

Devang
Shah, 32, of Sylvania, was charged in September with conspiracy to commit theft
of public funds. His guilty plea hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Tacarro
Morgan, 25, of Sylvania, was charged in September and pleaded guilty on Nov. 19
to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Her sentencing
hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Eula
Mae Rodriguez, 47, of Sylvania, was charged in September and pleaded guilty on
Nov. 19 to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Her
sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Porsche
S. Pinkney, 19, of Augusta, was charged in April and pleaded guilty on Aug. 21 to
wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, and misusing medical
records. Her sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Gregory
F. Smith Jr., of Stone Mountain, was charged in April and pleaded guilty on Aug.
21 to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. His sentencing
hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Tidaesha
V. Taylor, 27, of College Park, was charged in April and pleaded guilty on Aug.
21 to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Her sentencing
hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Jenna
Scott, 28, of Jacksonville, FL, was charged in April and pleaded guilty on July
30 to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Her sentencing
hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Dwan
Scott, 32, of Statesboro, was charged in April and pleaded guilty on July 30 to
wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Her sentencing hearing
has not yet been scheduled.

Tracy
Denson, 44, of Statesboro, was charged in April and pleaded guilty on July 30 to
wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, and misusing medical
records. Her sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Yolanda
Edmond, 36, of Statesboro, was charged in April and pleaded guilty on July 11 to
wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, and misusing medical records,
and was sentenced on Oct. 8 to 32 months in prison.

Gloria
Evans, 44, of Statesboro, was charged in April and pleaded guilty on July 11 to
wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft, and was sentenced on Oct.
8, 2013 to 39 months in prison.

Erica
Baldwin, 31, of Statesboro, was charged in April and pleaded guilty on June 25 to
wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, and misusing medical
records. Her sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Joshua
Mincey, 20, of Statesboro, was charged in April and pleaded guilty on June 25
to wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, and misusing medical
records. His sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Shakita
Eason, 30, of Statesboro, was charged in April and pleaded guilty on June 18 to
wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, and misusing medical
records. Her sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Asha
K. Spaulding, 37, of Claxton, was charged in March and pleaded guilty on March
12 to wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, and assisting in the
preparation of false tax returns and was sentenced on Oct. 8 to 154 months in
prison.

Andrea
Webb, 31, of Register, GA, was charged in April and pleaded guilty on June 5 to
wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Her sentencing
hearing has not yet been scheduled.